Why would a former FBI director do this? he had to know the meaning

[IdeomotorPrisoner]

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https://www.amazon.com/Anti-Biden-funny-...B08H4D5LVN

They're allowed to do it. That's not a threat when it's them.

Trump was unfairly railroaded and set up by Biden and a corrupt DOJ to look like he was "blackmailing foreign leaders", "paying off porn stars", and "trying to subvert the election with false electors."

[putnam6]

And this happens when one side pays political lawfare for 8 years, the other feels compelled to talk tough political lawfare as well.

No biggie, he gets a visit from the Secret Service at most.

[IdeomotorPrisoner]

He still is a citizen with the same constitutional protection as everyone else. That includes hopping on trendy things.

You can think it could lead to something, and I AGREE he should know better being who he is, *BUT* (what I really think is) it's not a criminal offense for ANY CITIZEN. It means something more benign than murder colloquially. 

So benign, Its fashionable! 45, 46, and 47, they got 'em all! Reasonable doubt for sale. 

What criminal offense could it possibly be that you couldn't also apply to ANYONE that wears the shirt? 

There's no laws specifically for the free speech of former FBI agents,, so what do you propose to make this a crime to send him to jail but let me still wear that shirt if I want?

You want to talk about a weaponized DOJ?  The one where Comey goes to jail for that post because of who he is and his history with the president defines that. 

From his, and many other criminal justice people's perspective, he was a shady criminal that deserved to be railroaded for everything.

[putnam6]

He still a citizen with the same constitutional protection as everyone else. That includes hopping on trendy things. 

You can think it could lead to something, and I AGREE he should know better being who he is, *BUT* (what I really think is) it's not a criminal offense for ANY CITIZEN. 

What criminal offense could it possibly be that you couldn't also apply to ANYONE that wears the shirt? 

Its fashionable! 45, 46, and 47, they got 'em all! 

There's no laws specifically for the free speech of former FBI agents, so what do you propose to make this a crime to send him to jail but let me still wear that shirt if I want?

Let's see what happens, people have a right to bitch here too, hell I wanted to talk about 2.4 trillion in new Arab investment in America but noooooo this was trending.

As has been mentioned, you went into defense/damage control mode immediately, saying thats not what it means, and now you know what it means, but it's fashionable... 

 it feels like if this is discussed enough, you can see where a previous government official had a rough relationship with the President, might need a visit from the Secret Service.  LOL If it were reversed, I'd say the exact same thing if it were Biden or Harris and a former Trump official did the same thing. Why, because it's crazy AF, for an FBI director, and we know crazy, we had a cross-dressing FBI Director well before it was fashionable.

Forget legalities, it's Looney Tunes mixed with a '70s soap opera that was my base point

[IdeomotorPrisoner]

I bet J Edgar was hot is 50s lingerie. Bad mental image.  

I have no complaints on Trump in the Middle East so far.  A lone spot of agreement.  

But calling for Comey's jailing is too distracting. As soon as I felt better about the prospect of his administration too. Especially for what is only assumed as a threat and applied selectively. 

The answer Trump should use is, "Hey, remember when i 86'd you in 2017?" 

The one time he could troll first. 

This though? 

I'm am genuinely interested how you apply a popular viral thing that is sells its benefit of the doubt online to only Trump-preoccupied Comey without also applying it to every other Trump-hater that bought one. 

It could legally open the door for every noted hater (like me) that says "Remove Donald Trump Now" to be screwed with. Just gotta assume "remove" is a euphemism for "kill" and say my history of Trump neurosis builds the circumstantial case of existing threat.

in the worst case scenario, mind you, but It always starts with the door opening.

[UltraBudgie]

I bet J Edgar was hot is 50s lingerie. Bad mental image.  

ChatGPT thinks the medium may be the message:

Yes, a message spelled out in seashells can potentially be considered a threat, depending on the context and the content of the message. Here are a few scenarios where this could occur:

Gang Context: If a gang were to spell out a threatening message using seashells in a specific territory, it could be interpreted as a warning to rival gangs or individuals. The arrangement of seashells could symbolize a claim to territory or a challenge, and if the message is aggressive or confrontational, it could be seen as a direct threat.

Personal Intimidation: In a personal conflict, if someone were to create a message using seashells that conveys hostility or aggression towards another person, it could be perceived as a threat. For example, if the message implies harm or revenge, the recipient might view it as an intimidation tactic.

Symbolic Meaning: The interpretation of the message would also depend on the cultural or social significance of seashells in that particular context. If seashells carry specific meanings related to danger or aggression within a community, then a message spelled out in seashells could be taken seriously as a threat.

Artistic Expression: In some cases, an artistic installation using seashells might be intended as a form of expression rather than a threat. However, if the surrounding circumstances suggest hostility or if the message is ambiguous, it could still be misinterpreted as a threat.

Ultimately, the perception of a message spelled out in seashells as a threat would depend on the intent of the creator, the content of the message, and the context in which it is presented.

This is silly.

[Harte]

Because Trump handed him his ass.
It's on a beach. Probably drunk.

Harte

[guyfriday]

I think it was just a stupid thing he did, and that's all it is. The problem is that Comey/Corney is the former FBI director and that still has some authority in some peoples minds. So when he posts something that appears to be calling for the assassination of a sitting President, some weirdo might think it's patriotic to try and kill Trump. Sounds stupid yet Trump has had two attempts so far on his life but these exact kinds of people. 

It should be looked into by the Secret Service and FBI, but I don't think anything will come of it. Either way, if it was a real call to assassinate Trump or just Comey/Corney trying to pretend to be trendy, all he has to do is claim that he was just goofing off with the photo. 

After all if some nutjob was triggered to try and kill Trump because of something Comey/Corney posted, what's to say that someone else posting something stupid wouldn't have triggered that same person. 

It's funny that members of the "Words matter" crowd seem to ignore that idea when they do something like this. "Rules for thee, not for me" the new/old DNC motto it seems.

[putnam6]

I bet J Edgar was hot is 50s lingerie. Bad mental image.  

I have no complaints on Trump in the Middle East so far.  A lone spot of agreement.  

But calling for Comey's jailing is too distracting. As soon as I felt better about the prospect of his administration too. Especially for what is only assumed as a threat and applied selectively. 

The answer Trump should use is, "Hey, remember when i 86'd you in 2017?" 

The one time he could troll first. 

This though? 

I'm am genuinely interested how you apply a popular viral thing that is sells its benefit of the doubt online to only Trump-preoccupied Comey without also applying it to every other Trump-hater that bought one. 

It could legally open the door for every noted hater (like me) that says "Remove Donald Trump Now" to be screwed with. Just gotta assume "remove" is a euphemism for "kill" and say my history of Trump neurosis builds the circumstantial case of existing threat.

in the worst case scenario, mind you, but It always starts with the door opening.

The difference is who is posting the pic.

FFS nobody gives a hoot if you sit on a beach and play with shells with your toes till it spells "8647" and then post it on Instagram. 
Nobody gives a hoot if you wear a shirt to an anti-Trump rally, yell 8646 till you lose your voice.

A former FBI Director carries more prominence and credibility to the cause, "Remove Donald Trump Now."  Its completely logical and rational to be concerned a nutter with a few gripes and some self control issues could be influenced by having the "former" FBI director speak to them through Instagram. Magnitudes more influence, and now the "cause" "Remove Donald Trump Now" has a higher profile with Comey's escapades. Much higher profile than the posts of an extremely intelligent, well-spoken, informative, and entertaining message board maven on a small, non-descript conspiracy and other weird shit web site. 

If you think it's bad now, imagine if something happened to Trump in these volatile times.
Vance as President in those circumstances is scary AF, and I like the guy 

Then you can wear a shirt and yell and scream type and pontificate about now 86ing 48 with all the same vim and vigor

And FWIW, I agree with you on some points, Trump's methods, most of the time, still irritate me, but it's the results that matter 

It's not about even agreeing, I know Im not going to change any of the minds here. Im not trying too

It's more about saying I completely disagree, but I see your point of view. If I speak using the DNC's love language, is it easier to comprehend  

Time, the passage of time, we will know who is right as we experience the passage of time, as we live through time's passage, we will come to learn and know the truth as society meanders and passes through time. 

Is it such a hard reach to see a lone, emotionally distraught individual having a variety of "issues" with "47" sees confirmation that a "good guy" and former FBI director agrees with them, thinks they are speaking directly to them. 

 Hinckley thought Jodie Foster was talking to him through a movie. 

What was the final straw that broke the camel's back for Crooks?  

Im against ANYTHING that can potentially turn up the temperature on an already divided and already slightly raw and emotionally demented country. 

Where Im coming from is when I saw the post I thought damn Comey don''t do that crap and then there's Tulsi calling for an investigation and Im going dont do that it either. It could potentially turn the spotlight on the story for a nutter looking for the final "sign" or trigger. 



Who knows... and...



PS.
We need less of this, a lot less on all sides. Nothing good can come from the constant 24/7 hate this 86 that. 

[putnam6]

At least one former FBI agent understands the basic point of the thread. As an ex-FBI director, he should have known better

https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/f...-autopilot



Because it sets off the opposing viewpoint posts like this, we have to find a way to turn down the heat. It's not whether it's true or not, it's just inflammatory for no good reason.